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Foreword / William R. Shadish
Why do we need systematic reviews?
Starting the review : refining the question and defining the boundaries
What sorts of studies do I include in the review? : deciding on the review's inclusion/exclusion criteria
How to find the studies : the literature search
How to appraise the studies : an introduction to assessing study quality
Synthesizing the evidence
Exploring heterogeneity and publication bias
Disseminating the review
Systematic reviews : urban myths and fairy tales
Appendix 1: The review process (and some questions to ask before starting a review)
Appendix 2: Moose guidelines
Appendix 3: Example of a flow diagram from a systematic review
Appendix 4: Example data extraction form
Appendix 5: Variations in the quality of systematic reviews.
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Systematic reviews in the social sciences : a practical guide by Mark Petticrew. ISBN 9781405121118. Published by Blackwell in 2006. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.